Table 4 Maternal morbidities most frequently reported in included studies
From: WHO systematic review of maternal mortality and morbidity: methodological issues and challenges
Morbidity | N (%) |
|---|---|
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy | 885 (14.9) |
Stillbirth | 828 (13.9) |
Preterm delivery | 489 (8.2) |
Induced abortion | 400 (6.7) |
Haemorrhage (antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, unspecified | 365 (6.2) |
Anaemia | 267 (4.5) |
Placenta anomalies (praevia, abruptio, etc.) | 245 (4.1) |
Spontaneous abortion | 235 (4.0) |
Gestational diabetes | 224 (3.8) |
Ectopic pregnancy | 146 (2.5) |
Premature rupture of membranes | 140 (2.4) |
Perineal laceration | 139 (2.3) |
Uterine rupture | 116 (2.0) |
Obstructed labour | 102 (1.7) |
Depression (postpartum, during pregnancy) | 96 (1.6) |
Puerperal infection | 86 (1.5) |
Violence during pregnancy | 77 (1.3) |
Urinary tract infections | 66 (1.1) |
Malaria | 54 (0.9) |
Other conditions | 973 (16.4) |
Overall | 5933 |